John Dominic Crossan and N T Wright are two of the most important New Testament scholars. This book presents their very different understandings of the historical reality and theological meaning of Jesus' resurrection. It highlights the points of agreement and disagreement between them, and explores the many attendant issues.
What did Jesus and the early Christians believe about death, resurrection, heaven and hell, human destiny and God's ultimate purpose for creation? And what are the implications for Christian doctrine today? Thiselton shows how methods and insights from the philosophy of language can clarify our perception of the New Testament data.